WP Remote alternative built for client-facing agencies

Managing multiple WordPress websites can be a daunting task for agencies and developers. While tools like WP Remote offer reliable WordPress management dashboards with features like backups and security, they often lack certain functionalities crucial for agencies.

WP Remote is a reliable WordPress management dashboard and excels with things like backups and security. However it offers no ability for agencies to manage their clients’ support requests, resulting in agencies needing yet another product to sit alongside it in order for them to handle their entire support & maintenance service.- Phil Storey, Founder of Glow

Let’s dig in.

Why Use a WordPress Management Tool

At Glow, our software manages thousands of WordPress websites, and we speak to WordPress agency owners every day.

The top 3 reasons we see agencies investing in WordPress management are:

• Reporting - Send regular reports to clients to show them the work they’ve been doing to look after their website (prove the value of their service). This helps to keep their client investing in their support & maintenance service month over month, year over year. They solve this currently by using a platform like Glow or by manually generating the reports each month using software like Adobe.
• Handling support requests from clients - Many agencies still use email for handling support requests from clients, which is far from an ideal solution for a team of developers.
• Keeping on top of WordPress updates - Agencies commonly still do this manually, logging in and out of each website to run updates, which is a really time consuming process.

If we had to pick one word to summarize the value these platforms provide, it would be efficiency. The way we have seen successful agency owners grow their businesses is by improving efficiency and leveraging technology and automation.

WP Remote Alternatives

While WP Remote offers several great features, agencies often look for alternatives that provide a more comprehensive solution. Here are five top WP Remote alternatives:

ManageWP

ManageWP is a popular WordPress management tool that allows agencies to manage multiple websites from a single dashboard.

• User Interface: Intuitive and user-friendly dashboard.
• Security: Offers security scans and vulnerability updates.
• Pricing: Free core features with add-ons available at a per-site cost.
• Support: Provides 24/7 customer support via email and live chat.

MainWP

MainWP is a self-hosted WordPress management solution that emphasizes privacy and control.

• User Interface: Customizable dashboard integrated within your WordPress installation.
• Security: Includes security checks and integration with security plugins.
• Pricing: Offers a free version and a paid Pro plan with additional extensions.
• Support: Support available through forums and email for Pro users.

WP Umbrella

WP Umbrella is designed to simplify maintenance tasks for WordPress agencies.

• User Interface: Clean and straightforward interface with real-time monitoring.
• Security: Provides uptime monitoring and PHP error tracking.
• Pricing: Flexible pricing based on the number of websites managed.
• Support: Responsive support team accessible via email.

WPMU DEV

WPMU DEV offers a suite of WordPress tools and plugins along with a site management dashboard.

• User Interface: Comprehensive dashboard with access to premium plugins.
• Security: Includes Defender Pro for enhanced security measures.
• Pricing: Membership-based pricing with access to all plugins and features.
• Support: 24/7 live chat support for members.

Glow

Glow is an all-in-one platform designed to help agencies manage their entire WordPress care plan, including support and maintenance, from one dashboard.

• User Interface: Intuitive and centralized dashboard for all management tasks.
• Security: Offers robust security features and automatic updates.
• Pricing: Flexible pricing on a per-website basis.
• Support: Based in Europe with dedicated European support.

Summary Table

Feature	ManageWP	MainWP	WP Umbrella	WPMU DEV	Glow
User Interface	Dated dashboard	Customizable	Clean, modern UI	Modern	Centralized, modern UI
Security	Some security scans	Via extensions	Robust Features	Defender Pro	Robust Features
Pricing	Free & Pro Plans	Free & Pro Plans	Per-website	Membership	Flexible tiered & per-website pricing
Support	Email support	Email support	Live Chat	Live Chat	Live Chat

More About Glow

Almost all agencies need the same core set of tools to efficiently manage multiple WordPress sites: a support system, a maintenance system, client reporting, team collaboration, and time tracking. And with traditional WordPress management software, you can get some of those tools, but not all.

"We used to have time tracking, tickets & reporting across different tools. Glow centralises all this into one easy to use dashboard."- Rick Makin, Head of Web Design, 21 Degrees Digital

Glow is the only product in the market that offers the ability to handle your entire WordPress care plan / support & maintenance service from one dashboard.

Here are five reasons why Glow stands out as a top alternative:

• Fast, always-human support: Whenever you need us, it’s us you’ll chat to. Not AI. Not a chatbot. Actual humans.
• Maintenance and support ticketing in a single platform: Streamline your workflow by managing everything in one place.
• Flexible pricing: All features are included in every plan, with the option to extend your existing plan by adding more websites on a pay-as-you-go basis, making it cost-effective for agencies of all sizes.
• Leading industry reporting: Provide your clients with detailed and professional reports effortlessly, helping you to consistently prove the value of your service.
• Free white glove migration service: Transition to Glow smoothly with expert onboarding assistance at no extra cost.

Click here to download our free website report template and see what Glow can do for you.